I recently read an article about the online abuse Danielle Lloyd faced when people found out about her decision to undergo gender selection treatment. I didn’t really understand why she faced so much abuse for the decision, and I didn’t even realise that the treatment was illegal in the UK. […]
Tag: sexism
Sorry, Piers Morgan, it’s Not Emasculating Babywearing as a Dad
Good Morning Britain host Piers Morgan has been criticised for his latest statement on dads and their decision to use baby carriers. He said “The adoption of the papoose by some men is the best example of emasculation I have ever seen. They look ridiculous.” As a dad who used […]
Theybies: The New Bullshit Term for Gender Neutral Parenting
I’ve heard some bizarre shit in my time, but I recently came across the term ‘Theybies’ and thought “here we go again, more of this stupid shit.” This is essentially coming off the back of the whole ‘gender-neutral’ parenting movement that has slowly but surely been picking up a lot […]
How Not Dressing a Girl in Pink Promotes Gender Stereotypes
I sometimes dress our baby girl in pink. According to some people, by dressing her in this colour I’m reinforcing outdated gender stereotypes. Some minister via the Independent even went as far to say “dressing your daughter in pink and buying her ‘girly’ toys damages the future of our economy.” So […]
12 Weeks Paternity to Address the Gender Pay Gap?
On the back of MPs calling for 12 weeks paternity leave, the Guardian have gone with the idea that it will help address the gender pay gap. Whilst I’m all up for having 12 weeks paternity, my question here is quite simple: What Does The ‘Gender Pay Gap’ Have to do […]